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The Australian First Nations Mariya, also known as Mariya (meaning 'Emu' in the Dhurga language)[1], are an international association football team that represents the first nations peoples of Australia. They are associated with CONIFA.[2]

History

Mariya made their debut on 20 January 2018[3] against NZ Maori, losing 3–2 in a 'Clash of the Cultures' match at McLennan Park, Papakura.[4] The following year they competed again at the 'Clash of the Cultures', this time held in Wollongong, where they beat the South Coast Police Force 8-1 and an African Nations FA team 6-2 but fell to defeat against semi-pro team Wollongong Wolves 2-0[5]. The senior mens NZ Maori team did not compete[6]. On 18 January 2020, at the third iteration of 'Clash of the Cultures', Mariya drew 1–1 with NZ Maori after a 90th minute equaliser following a Mariya goal in the 73rd minute.[7] Mariya will compete at the 2020 CONIFA World Football Cup in Skopje, North Macedonia.[8] They are coached by Jade North, the first indigenous Australian to captain the Socceroos.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Australian Indigenous talent set to shine at World Cup". FTBL. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  2. ^ Bjerkevoll, Ola. "Meet Mariya – CONIFA's newest member". CONIFA. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Football match a trans-Tasman meeting of cultures". RNZ. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  4. ^ "History made in Clash of the Cultures". www.nzfootball.co.nz. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  5. ^ Ward, Courtney (12 February 2019). "Mariya excel at historic Clash of Cultures". South Coast Register. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  6. ^ stephtrowill (17 January 2019). "Mauri, Toki Toa set for Mariya Challenges". Aotearoa Football Charitable Trust. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  7. ^ NZ, Maori Football (20 January 2020). "Third edition of COTC a huge success". Aotearoa Football Charitable Trust. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  8. ^ Stevenson, Dominic. "CONIFA Sportsbet.io World Football Cup 2020: the groups are announced!". CONIFA. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
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